Geographic position of Kuopio
Kuopio is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 62.8924° N, 27.6770° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 7,001 km (4,350 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,018 km (1,875 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 17,020 km (10,576 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,404 km (872 mi) east
Kuopio lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Kuopio
With a population of 125,462, Kuopio ranks as the 9th most populous city in Finland, out of 103 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Kuopio
Kuopio Airport (KUO / EFKU) is a major international airport serving Kuopio directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:01:20.
Daylight saving time changes in Kuopio
Kuopio uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Helsinki. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Kuopio
Business hours in Kuopio (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Kuopio
Compare time in Kuopio with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Finland
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kuopio in?
Kuopio follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Kuopio at UTC+3.
What time is it in Kuopio right now?
The current local time in Kuopio is 21:01:20 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kuopio observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kuopio is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kuopio?
Kuopio is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kuopio?
Kuopio Airport (KUO) is the airport serving Kuopio. The current local time at the airport is 21:01:20.
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